Responsibly Sourced Moss Agate from India
Moss Agate continues to be one of the most requested gem varieties today, driven heavily by consumer demand. Even with its popularity, it is highly unusual to know where or how this material is brought to market. So, in true Columbia Gem House fashion, we wanted to offer an option where you know both of those things. Sourced from Aurangabad, a city in Maharashtra, India, our Moss Agate is mined by one miner who works closely with local farmers to create a mutually gainful use of farming land. After the annual harvest, the mining takes place just before replanting for the next growing...
New Carvings - Zodiac Collection
Our newest gem carving collections are officially available on our site! And since we just landed in Pisces season, what better time than now to find your sign? All 12 astrological signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and of course Pisces - are each available in limited quantities. Individually hand carved, each piece is truly a work of art and depicts modern Western constellations through their respective form as animal, human, or object. The Zodiac signs have been a part of various cultures for thousands of years and continue to be popular today....
Miss us in Tucson
What a crazy few weeks! We’ve finally made it home from Tucson and settling back into our typical day-to-day. The gem shows are always a refreshing start to the year, and we love visiting with everyone at our booths! But we also know not everyone was able to make it. If you weren’t able to make the trip, didn’t get everything on your list, or just didn’t get a chance to stop by our booths, we have two words for you: virtual meetings! If you’re still on the hunt for some remarkable gems, we are offering virtual meetings to...
The gemstone color of the year is...
The Pantone color of the year for 2024 is... Peach Fuzz. This gentle peachy tone captures a soft delicate warmth with a modern youthful elegance. We think this color matches our Oregon Sunstone perfectly. So does that mean 2024 is the year of Sunstone?Have a look at these gems and let us know if you think our Oregon Sunstone should be the gem color of 2024. Embrace the warmth of Peach Fuzz! SHOP SUNSTONE
February is for Amethyst
Can you believe it's already February and time to share another birthstone. Amethyst is one of the best-known gems of the quartz family, has been used for personal adornment for over 2000 years, and is one of the original 12 birthstones. Amethyst originates from many locations around the world including South America and The United States where we source our material. Our trademarked Iris Amethyst™ is from Uruguay and Brazil and showcases a deep, rich, and translucent purple. Our American mined Amethyst is from Montana and Arizona and they have a wide color range from soft pale purples to luscious lavenders. If...
Columbia Gem House Unveils Astonishing Array of 1ct+ Montana Sapphires at Tucson Gem Shows
Get ready, gem enthusiasts! Columbia Gem House is set to captivate Tucson with a radiant showcase of Montana Sapphires, including more than 200 stones in the 1 to 5 carat range! Each gemstone, a unique one-of-a-kind masterpiece, was meticulously cut from hand-selected rough under the expert direction of Columbia Gem House. Utilizing their direct cutting workshop as well as collaborations with skilled American cutters, Columbia Gem House will not only bring the largest selection of center stone sapphires to Tucson, but the most creatively cut gems as well. In addition to large one-of-a-kind sapphires, Columbia Gem House is proud...